This is an absolutely beautiful hostel. You feel like you’re staying in the trees. The staff there are lovely, Tim, the owner, is so helpful with booking tours and helping to organise an extension on your stay when you inevitably decide you can’t leave just yet! The kitchen has lots of utensils and everything you’d need. There is hobs, a microwave and an air fryer for cooking. No oven, but I didn’t feel I needed it because of the air fryer. The kitchen was clean, people were very respectful with doing their washing up and cleaning up after themselves. The bathrooms were also clean, there were 3 showers dotted across the hostel so usually you can find one to use even when it’s during busy times in the morning or evening. The toilets are separate, so you don’t need to worry about all of the bathrooms being taken up by people showering. The outside area is such a lovely environment. There is a BBQ area, lots of areas to relax and chill out. A very cute little pool that is open until 9pm. The staff often play gentle quiet music during the day around the pool, which just makes the space feel even nicer. The rooms themselves are so adorable. I stayed in both the 5 bed and the 4 bed dorm on different occasions and both are lovely. The girls I shared with were fun and welcoming, it felt like a very cute girly experience sharing a room with them. There are no bunkbeds so it feels really spacious. People are quiet and respectful with noise. This is the perfect place to stay if you’re like me and didn’t want to be in a party hostel but still like the idea of meeting friendly people. I made 5/6 new friends here, which made the whole experience even more fun, but you can also quite happily exist on the solo, and everyone will be friendly either way! I would highly recommend staying here, don’t look any further!! I would come back in a heartbeat!!! Thanks for a great stay Tim!! :)

Some plugs by the beds would be great. There's one main set of plugs in the middle of the room that everyone's has to share, so make sure to bring an adapter. But honestly it wasn't a big deal at all!!

The whole feel of Dreamtime is exactly how the name implies, a dream. It was small enough to be a home away from home but big enough to allow socialising on an evening. The pool was lovely and cool after the hot days.

The plug sockets in the bedrooms weren’t near the rooms so I had to charge my portable charger up then have that by the bed for alarms etc. The extension lead also could not fit all five girls adaptors.

I liked that the hostel was located far enough from the city centre, but by no means too far. The hostel has a nice homely vibe with plenty of facilities, the place is kept very tidy, and you can see the effort that is put into maintaining a high standard by Paul the owner, and staff. Check-in and out was effortless and pleasant, the bed was comfy, ceiling fan and air-conditioning available, there are individual toilets and showers nearby to each set of rooms, including multiple kitchens. You have a BBQ with outdoor seating next to the pool surrounded by tropical plants and trees, the people the hostel attracts are of a friendly sociable nature. You don't need much more than that at a hostel. I'm glad I followed my intuition and stayed here. I made a video on youtub, just search 'Tyler Martin Cairns' showing some of the hostel, and some ideas of places you can visit while in cairns, plus of course the main reason for my stop in Cairns - Australia's only bungee jump.

Location was good. Close to Central Cairns, the Lagoon and the harbour. Bed was clean and reasonably comfortable. Apart from the rooms, the public facilities were cleaned twice a day. Showers were warm enough. Was able to extend my stay without any problems because of me being sick.

This 1 girl was foodprepping the whole day for the staff. Had to order a pizza instead of doing some healthy cooking. It doesn't matter that the pizza was delicious. Have some decency and allow other people to cook as well. I can agree with the girl who mentioned the weird spiritual vibe. Think it's the drawing near the stairs. The manager was constantly telling horrific stories about his traveling which left me not being able to have some down time alone time in silence while smoking a lovely, (silent) cigarette. Overall, I had to do way too much socializing in this tiny, cosy hostel.

It’s been my best hostel experience of my 3-month East Coast🌊🏖️ trip🚘. The beds were quite comfortable and SINGLES! into a old wooden house which made u feel really cozy😊. People were friendly, polite, respectful and pretty clean and the owners were also nice and very helpful. It’s the first time I feel like a home in a place like that🥹. Actually, at the beginning I’d booked 4nights but I extended ‘til 12 more!). And just next to the hostel, a cool cafe-bar with amazing coffee, some nights live music and good vibes! Thanks to everybody that made me feel so good!

A bit annoying the location (behind the railways) but also convenient (behind the city mall and quite).

Loved the tropical and laid-back vibes of the place! Different—much nicer!—than any other hostel I've ever stayed at. It was lovely to chill in a bean bag chair and listen to the birds chirp in the palm trees. Lots of shared spaces, all of them colourful and cozy. Well-equipped kitchens, and enough toilets and showers that I never had to queue. Staff was friendly, and the location right next to the station is very convenient if traveling by train.

A budget single room is just that—it's tiny and very simple. Not a problem for me, since I just wanted a bit of private space and bed to sleep in, which is exactly what I got; just figured I'd mention this, in case anyone is expecting anything else. The only real issue I had with my room was the lack of noise isolation. I could hear snoring from the next room as if that person was sleeping next to me. Luckily, everyone respected the silence at 10pm, and there were no other noises.

All areas of property were fantastic. Very homey and quaint and cool at the same time. I liked there was no food allowed in rooms. Cleaning staff were friendly, helpful and did a great job. As well, owner was accommodating when I checked out.

I tried to contact the owner about a quick issue with the code via text message and phone call but he never picked up or replied.( He had left for the day but left his after hours contact info ) Thankfully I sorted it out myself with the help of another guest. But it would have been nice for him to check up to ensure all was okay I never heard back.

I liked the vibe and atmosphere. It is a relaxed and chill hostel but you still get in contact with other travelers (international and Aussis). Tim, the owner, is cool and he will react on any questions and find good solutions which will fit everyone. The beds are comfortable and they have a big kitchen equipment. You can wash and try your laundry. The common areas inside and outside are big and cozy and the pool is big enough for a group of people. There are plenty of toilets and showers (all separate) so you never stay in line. You can also book tours with them. I enjoyed my stay so much that I came back again and extended my stay.

Dreamtime is absolutely fantastic! My recent stay was nothing short of perfect, largely thanks to Tim who goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and cared for. His dedication truly enhances the experience. The cleanliness and organization of everything are impeccable, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I can confidently say that I'll be back very soon. Dreamtime provides everything you need, whether it's a peaceful escape or a base to explore the city. It's a haven where you can unwind and recharge. Thank you, Tim, and the Dreamtime team, for creating such a wonderful retreat!

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Super cozy tropical vibes. Loved the pool. Tim was very nice and friendly. Housekeeping staff very lovely. Met some awesome people! Loved that there was a female only dorm. Felt very homey. Multiple kitchens, toilets and showers. Central location right near the CBD and easy walk to popular spots like the lagoon and esplanade. Cairns central shopping centre right opposite so very easy to buy groceries, a bite to eat or do some shopping.

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